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Merlin S1E3 — The Mark of Nimueh

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Merlin•Season 1•Episode 3

The Mark of Nimueh

7.6/10 · 1,409 votesOct 4, 200844 min

Ranked #10 of 13 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

A deadly plague spreads through Camelot. When it seems that sorcery can be the only possible explanation, Merlin and Gaius race to find a cure, while Gwen is arrested and sentenced to death for practising witchcraft.

Directed byJames Hawes

Written byJulian Jones

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Season 1 Episodes13

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The Dragon's Call

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Valiant

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The Mark of Nimueh

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The Poisoned Chalice

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Lancelot

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Cast7

Colin Morgan

Colin Morgan

Merlin

Angel Coulby

Angel Coulby

Gwen

Bradley James

Bradley James

Arthur Pendragon

Katie McGrath

Katie McGrath

Morgana

Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

Uther Pendragon

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

Gaius

John Hurt

John Hurt

Kilgharrah (voice)

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Richard Dyer

Sound Recordist

James Hawes

James Hawes

Director

S

Stevie Herbert

Production Design

G

Geoffrey Wharton

Director of Photography

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Elen Pierce Lewis

Editor

Julian Jones

Julian Jones

Writer

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David Harvey

Line Producer

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Sue de Beauvoir

Producer

Mike Lambert

Mike Lambert

Stunts

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Andreas Petrides

Stunt Coordinator

Buster Reeves

Buster Reeves

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Mark of Nimueh" is episode 3 of Merlin season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,409 votes, ranking #10 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by James Hawes and written by Julian Jones, it aired on October 4, 2008.

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